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Jallukola
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Posted - 2014.04.07 11:39:00 -
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As bafoon as that last paragraph in the OP sounds, I have a worried feeling CCP will not be shooting such proposal down. Reminds me of how Planetside 2 handles its access to competitive gear. |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 17:16:00 -
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J'Poll wrote:Jallukola wrote:As bafoon as that last paragraph in the OP sounds, I have a worried feeling CCP will not be shooting such proposal down. Reminds me of how Planetside 2 handles its access to competitive gear. I think they learned their lesson with the last time they thought about microtransactions of non-vanity items... Greed is good, right???
Atleast SOE has over the course of the game addressed the issue with very limited amount of Certification Points, and considerably increased the acquired amount, still leaning heavy towards Station Cash. On the upside, so has the starting gear recieved buffs easing the game introduction to new players.
But holy crap this thread. What exactly makes it so difficult to grasp for defenders why this is such a bad call? Oh hey I have an idea! How about, something along lines of GOLD AMMO from WoT, "get DPS boosts for the small price full month's playtime", hmm yes, yes? |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 17:29:00 -
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Salvos Rhoska wrote:
If some guy is pouring twice the amount of PLEX/cash into his accounts as you are, then who deserves the competitive edge?
Congratulations! You have by your own words, described what P2W is all about.
I know my thread about active input was silly, feedback much appreciated, but I don't disregard or dismiss other players in my lines in that thread. It's quite easy thing to ask, as someone with excessive FPS ground, but do you even comprehend what are 3 cornerstones of any multiplayer game?
I'll let you on a secret; They are the netcode, game stability and game balance. The last one, balance is especially important, it is what keeps players in servers and lobbies, it is what makes people feel like they stand a chance.
You need to understand, that for players who Live The Game, the first 2, netcode and stability, are issue that even when badly escalated can be overlooked. Players put up a lot of garbage for the sake of having great matches. But in the end, it's the balance, the sense of being capable of actions, what is everything in the game. |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 18:15:00 -
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Here, go get some Riverdance.
If you understand the message behind this, you will understand why the thread is so upset about training time boosts. |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 19:24:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:
How does it convert back into $$$ though?
Because a PLEX can be converted to an ETC, retaining most of its value. Which is also why EVE's ISK is the only virtual currency that can be tied to a real currency, the spent sheckels don't really disappear anywhere until the PLEX is activated to whatever purpose.
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Posted - 2014.04.07 19:47:00 -
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Ramona McCandless wrote:Jallukola wrote:Ramona McCandless wrote:
How does it convert back into $$$ though?
Because a PLEX can be converted to an ETC, retaining most of its value. Which is also why EVE's ISK is the only virtual currency that can be tied to a real currency, the spent sheckels don't really disappear anywhere until the PLEX is activated to whatever purpose. https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/30_Day_Pilot's_License_Extension#Convert_ETC_Into_PLEXWhere does it go the other way?
My bad, forgot to mention it's an indirect method.
Like you know a single ETC corresponds 2xPLEX, but instead of trading the code directly, you trade the ETC for the correspoding price after the variables and currency conversion rates throught the secure trading.
PLEX retains value while ETC is always considered worth real money. I believe this is the only way RMT->ISK is allowed, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 20:21:00 -
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Holy **** guys! There's a whole plethora of other, REAL, problems and issues in this game that actually are on the To Do -list of devs. PLEX boosting won't happen, ever.
But if you really wish to play games that do indeed rely on such practices to keep servers running thanks to population disbandment, feel free to make an asking thread about it and I will list you few potential games. Gonna even throw a basic tutorial there. |
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Posted - 2014.04.07 20:36:00 -
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Salvos Rhoska wrote:
False. Its no more unfair to "those who don't pay" than are people who buy PLEX from CCP.
Even if there would be your petty PLEX boosting in place, not everyone even play that actively to work the ISK for a PLEX, hence why a large portion does indeed pay with subscription.
And then what? You gonna say "too bad"? No, it doesen't go like that. Despite the game gets a bit streamlined and opens itself for new players seeking for new games, the game has to remain equal to everyone within its boundaries, see my page 11 post.
Salvos Rhoska wrote:
Doesn't screw new players at all. Its equally fair to all players.
Maybe not, but it does help to screw the economy, which Everyone are a part of.
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